Paraglider crashes on Woodside Mountain in Agassiz

A paraglider has been rushed to hospital after he crashed in Agassiz on Woodside Mountain.

Rescue crews took nearly four hours on Thursday to find the man as he landed in a remote area.

Once he was found, crews used a long-line operation to get him off the mountain and he was taken to Royal Columbian Hospital.

His exact condition is not clear but his injuries are serious.

It is unknown at this time how far the man fell.